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The Scotsman Inn

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A dining room with a long table set for a meal, framed artwork on the walls, and a chandelier. - The Scotsman Inn (Pictou)
An outdoor patio with wooden tables and chairs, potted plants, and a wooden deck. - The Scotsman Inn (Pictou)
A bedroom with a large bed, a chair, a dresser, a mirror, and a window with a view. - The Scotsman Inn (Pictou)
A cozy hallway with a wooden floor, a red sofa, a bookshelf, and various framed pictures on the walls. - The Scotsman Inn (Pictou)
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Located close to Hector Heritage Quay and Northumberland Fisheries Museum, The Scotsman Inn provides a terrace, a garden, and a hair salon. Free in-room WiFi and a library are available to all guests.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a mirror, and a nightstand.

Standard Room 3

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A four-poster bed with a floral-patterned rug, a bedside table with a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

Classic Room 5

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A neatly made bed with a white comforter and pillows, a bedside lamp, a small bedside table with a lamp, a chair with a cushion, and a framed picture on the wall.

Standard Room 2

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room 4

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A neatly made bed with a wooden headboard, white bedding, and a folded towel on the side.

Classic Room 2

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a fireplace, and a window with curtains.

Classic Room 3

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A neatly made bed with a wooden headboard, a bedside lamp, and a radiator. There are three framed pictures on the wall and a window with curtains.

Classic Room 4

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A neatly made bed with a red pillow, a stack of folded blankets, and a bedside table with a lamp.

Classic Room 1

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A neatly made bed with a quilt, a bedside lamp, and a small bedside table with a phone and a book.

Classic Room 6

  • Bay view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room 1

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Pictou, The Scotsman Inn is in the entertainment district and by the sea. Northumberland Fisheries Museum and McCulloch Heritage Centre are cultural highlights and DeCoste Entertainment Centre is a popular area attraction. Hector Heritage Quay is another place to visit that comes recommended. Visit our Pictou travel guide
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74 Coleraine Street, Pictou, NS, B0K 1H0

What's nearby

  • Caspers Gifts and Crafts
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Northumberland Fisheries Museum
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Hector Heritage Quay
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • DeCoste Entertainment Centre
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Pictou Marina
    20 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Stanfield Intl. Airport (YHZ)
    87 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    2 min drive
  • Tim Hortons
    16 min drive
  • Tim Hortons
    2 min drive
  • Cassa De Chief
    6 min walk
  • Murphy’s Margaritaville
    12 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: CAD 10 per person

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycles
  • Library

Conveniences

  • Hair salon
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator

More

  • 3 floors
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Built in 1865
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Reception hall
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately CAD 10 per person
  • Electricity fee: CAD 15 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number STR2425T5482, STR2526T5482

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is The Scotsman Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Scotsman Inn?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Scotsman Inn?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Scotsman Inn located?

Situated by the sea, this bed & breakfast is steps from Hector Heritage Quay and Northumberland Fisheries Museum. DeCoste Entertainment Centre and McCulloch Heritage Centre are also within 15 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Scotsman Inn Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 293 out of 411 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 71 out of 411 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 411 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 411 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 411 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hosts Kathy and Sandy. Plenty parking also has a bike shed for motorcycles. Bed was very comfortable and breakfast, served by Sandy in a kilt, was excellent Fantastic deck for drinks
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Scotsman Inn is a lovely, gorgeously appointed B&B hotel that oozes charm and at-home comfort, with upscale attention to detail. The deck alone is worth the stay. But what makes the Scotsman Inn remarkable and worthy of a trip are Sandy and Cathy, the owners and operators. They are lovely people who made our overnight stay before catching the ferry to PEI an experience we will never forget. Treat yourself. Thank me later.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

XueJun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room is clean. No breakfast. Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kristy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a lovely place to stay. The property is very well cared for, clean, and charming. Our room was well appointed with beautiful linens, boutique body products, and the bed was so comfortable! The hosts are friendly and full of local knowledge which they are more than happy to share. I highly recommend this property!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Thea

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Good location. Comfortable bed. Nice shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and lotion. Shower is small. Quiet. Gave us a great recommendation for dinner. Complimentary coffee pods and cups outside our door were all used up when we got to it. Also, our Expedia reservation email said continental breakfast for us two was included, but owner when checking in said it was not included if we booked through Expedia and that it would be an extra $20.00 each for breakfast. A shame because we had booked here in order to have an easy quick breakfast before driving to the airport. Checking the Expedia email again we mentioned it was listed as included—the owner asked for proof and when I showed it, they then said it was wrong and it was a very uncomfortable and unwelcoming experience. I felt punished and cheated for using Expedia and if they don’t want people to book through Expedia they shouldn’t list their property on Expedia. If they don’t want breakfast listed as included on Expedia that is between the owners and Expedia, not their guests. A shame our last night on a 14 day vacation left a bad taste in our mouths over a bowl of yogurt.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean room, host was friendly. Charming hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Cara Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hosts were great! The continental breakfast was excellent! The patio area was fantastic!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Curtis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice location, convient parking
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cool house and furnishings. Lots of interesting character. Hosts were affable and gracious. Stay for the Continental breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is very convenient to the downtown area as well as being safe and quiet. The owners, Sandy and Cathy, are excellent hosts. The rooms are clean, well maintained and are very comfortable. The rooms I have stayed in have all had good views of the town and harbor.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

marin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully restored historic house (every detail). Comfortable bed, crispy clean white bedding and towels. Walking distance to restaurants and downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Beverley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The attention to customers was second to none. The place was beautiful and the staff were friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Definitely a must stay!

Sandy was such a great host! We loved our room and the breakfast was delicious!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Jacques

Liked: Amenities
Amazing, top class...friendly, lovely couple, quality rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Classic building with comfortable bed and great patio and garden. The host is a gregarious Scot. Pictou is small but charming with many old buildings and a nice waterfront.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very classic and true to period decor and furnishings. Clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was cozy and clean. The attention to details definitely noted. The breakfast with other guests and Sandy was informative and fun. Definitely recommend the Scotsman it is the BEST!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Ted Frederick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was well laid out with nice antique furniture. Bed was comfortable and bedding was very nice. Short walk to waterfront and lovely town of Pictou
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The owners of this property have put alot of effort into having guests feel like one big family and to feel looked after. Sandy personally served everyone their breakfast in such a classy yet friendly way, in a formal dining room complete with china and all the trimmings. It was a very special experience.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Maria Luisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were so impressed with the quaint and eclectic look of the property. It was warm and charming in its decor. We were able to choose our room and decided on the third floor dormer that was comfortable and private.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Milena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location, very very clean and spacious rooms, great location, walkable to all major attractions. Great owners that make you feel welcome! Very quick and easy check in. Very clean and spacious room! Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This was our favourite accommodation on our recent trip to Nova Scotia and PEI. The room with private bath was gorgeous. The hospitality was superb. Our host, Sandy, was charming and an outstanding storyteller. Breakfasts were a delightful and delish experience with Sandy serving in his kilt while Kathy baked croissants in the kitchen. Cannot speak highly enough about this memorable stay.
One of two formal dining tables set for breakfast with Sandy in his Royal Stewart kilt.
Beautiful king bedroom
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Owners are very personable and gave great insight into places to see and eat. Great directions.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was simply AMAZING… Sandy was there to welcome us and show us around. The place is spotless and the details right down to the kind of shampoo was over the top. We will certainly recommend to all our friends and family. Thank you again !!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Martina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay. They’re very helpful, they know the area and gives good suggestions. The room and the whole Inn are STUPENDOUS and we wish we could’ve stayed there more. The experience of breakfast was very unique and delicious. Makes you want to go back to Pictou ! Thank you :)
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025